Memorial Day

This morning Raven and I walked up to the World War I memorial in our neighborhood. There were a few people gathered around, perhaps remembering loved ones lost to war or who may have passed on at home. Small flags encircled the memorial, with a larger flag towering above the stone pictured here. All along Victory memorial drive are markers of those in Hennepin County who gave their lives in the Great War (what World War I was called before WWII). Today flags are set next to each marker, lining the parkway. There will be a parade later, and a gathering at the flagpole--chairs and a podium were set up when Raven and I walked by.

We admired the salvia planted in V shapes--red, white and blue. Then we walked farther down to see the statue of Abraham Lincoln.

The sun is coming out after a mostly cloudy morning, and I hear the hum of lawnmowers down the road. It's a beautiful day to enjoy and remember the sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our freedom. We can celebrate days like these as free people because others served and died.

I'm glad we still set apart a day like this. Thank you to all who have served our nation. We are forever grateful.

Till next time,


Suzi

PS Pictures were taken from this site.